The risk
Faulty positioning of the mylar insulating sheet (placed between 2 adjacent cells in the battery) may lead to a short circuit, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Product: Bus equipped with LMP IT3 battery
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 24/05/2022
Other fire alerts in 2022
56 of the 341 motor vehicle alerts published in 2022 concerned the same risk.
| A12/01825/22 23 Dec 2022 | Opel Grandland X |
| A12/01862/22 23 Dec 2022 | Lexus Various models of GS, IS and RC |
| A12/01681/22 2 Dec 2022 | KTM 1290 Super Duke R |
| A12/01664/22 25 Nov 2022 | CITROEN C5X |
| A12/01595/22 11 Nov 2022 | Hyundai Santa Fe (DM) |
| A12/01515/22 28 Oct 2022 | DS DS 7 Crossback |
| A12/01430/22 21 Oct 2022 | CITROEN C4, Jumpy, Spacetourer |
| A12/01449/22 21 Oct 2022 | Fiat Fiat 500 |
Who notified alerts in 2022
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 211 |
| France | 69 |
| Portugal | 23 |
| Bulgaria | 12 |
| Poland | 9 |
| Belgium | 5 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2022